What is the power of a car traveling at 30. m/s with a force of 1000. N?

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To calculate the power exerted by a force of 1000 N on a car traveling at 30 m/s, the formula for power, which is the product of force and velocity, is used. Power is defined as the rate of doing work, expressed in watts (J/s). The calculation involves multiplying the force (1000 N) by the speed (30 m/s), resulting in a power output of 30,000 watts or 30 kW. The discussion confirms that both force and speed are in the same direction and treats all values as positive. Understanding these concepts is essential for solving similar physics problems.
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What is the power being exerted by a force of 1000. N on a car traveling at 30. m/s? (Assume that force and speed are in the same direction, and treat all numbers as positive.)

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Power = J/s
Work =F*d
 
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I got it. Since a Joule is a N*m, and Power is a N*m/s; I just multiple the 1000N by 3m/s to get the power. Thanks brain!
 

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